Overall Score
37.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3924)37.5
Performance(#5281)51.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#5685)21.2
Build(#419)87.4
Connectivity(#5988)35.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy E5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm and a weight of 140g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and a plastic back and frame.
- Its 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Adreno 306 GPU, paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera captures 8 MP images with a f/2.2 aperture and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while a 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2400 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), the software experience is basic and lacks the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is offered in black, white, and brown color options.
- Overall, the Galaxy E5 is a functional smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
- Special features are limited, with no water resistance or stereo speakers.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionVersions: E500F, E500H, E500HQ, E500M, E500F/DS, E500H/DS, E500M/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy E5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, White, Brown
Foldable✗
SAR1.00 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity